Not only are more of us turning into Jabba the Hut and growing horizontally, but the same applies to our dogs as they turn into Jabba the Hound. The consequences can be dire, as obese dogs and obese people have several parallels, as they both have greater chances of heart disease, weak joints and respiratory tract disease. In short, it is every bit as dangerous for a dog to be carrying extra weight as it is for a person – perhaps more so due to the shorter lifespan that dogs have.
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Controlling Obesity In Dogs
October 8th, 2011 · No Comments · pet health
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Cats Develop Empathy in Humans
February 8th, 2010 · No Comments · cat health, pet health, pet news
Have you ever owned a cat? What was it about your cat that made you pick her? I own a cat named Pepper that I picked out of a litter when she wasn’t quite 24 hours old. I know, what can you tell about a little kitten who doesn’t even have her eyes open. I’m [...]
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